JKL
Well-Known Member
A local picker in my town gives me a shout whenever he has picked up anything cool that is soda related. This week he called me because he had taken in some old 1950's era soda sales invoices from various bottlers. Coke, 7-Up, Riverside Beverages, Hamilton Beverages and finally (dear to my heart) Kitchener Beverages, the former local Pepsi, Wishing Well bottler. I couldn't resist grabbing a few because of the history they carry. Prices of the brands, case costs, returns etc. The retailer was Fritsch Pharmacy located in the heart of downtown Kitchener Ontario. The pharmacy not longer exists.
Secondly while picking up the invoices he offered me about 65 bottle caps he had laying around. He wanted $15 dollars so I picked them up out pure intrigue. I like the art work, plus the city of bottling is often on the rim of the cap. Figured the deal was to good to pass up on.
Lastly he offered me the Kist Beverages 6 pack cardboard carton for free as I was leaving. I find these cool too. Never meant to be collected these are also really cool to look at.
So feeling fortunate today and wanted to share.
Secondly while picking up the invoices he offered me about 65 bottle caps he had laying around. He wanted $15 dollars so I picked them up out pure intrigue. I like the art work, plus the city of bottling is often on the rim of the cap. Figured the deal was to good to pass up on.
Lastly he offered me the Kist Beverages 6 pack cardboard carton for free as I was leaving. I find these cool too. Never meant to be collected these are also really cool to look at.
So feeling fortunate today and wanted to share.